Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), Executives in Various Disciplines Recruitment - 2026 (41 Vacancies)

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), Executives in Various Disciplines Recruitment - 2026 (41 Vacancies)

CPCL01

Engineer (Chemical)

22

CPCL02

Engineer (Mechanical)

7

CPCL03

Engineer (Electrical)

5

CPCL04

Engineer (Civil)

2

CPCL05

Engineer (Instrumentation)

1

CPCL06

Officer (Information Systems)

2

CPCL07

Junior Officer (Official Language)

1

CPCL08

Manager / Senior Manager (Secretarial)

1

CPCL Executive Category-Wise Vacancy 2026

Unreserved (UR)

19

0

19

Scheduled Caste (SC)

6

0

6

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

3

1

4

OBC Non-Creamy Layer

8

1

9

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

3

0

3

CPCL Executive Discipline-Wise Reservation Details

CPCL01

10

3

2

5

2

22

CPCL02

3

1

1

2

0

7

CPCL03

1

1

1

1

1

5

CPCL04

1

1

0

0

0

2

CPCL05

1

0

0

0

0

1

CPCL06

1

0

0

1

0

2

CPCL07

1

0

0

0

0

1

CPCL08

1

0

0

0

0

1

Educational Qualification & Experience

Engineering Disciplines (Post Codes CPCL 01 to CPCL 06)

• CPCL 01 : Engineer (Chemical)

  • Educational Qualification : First Class Degree in Engineering / Technology in Chemical / Petroleum / Petrochemicals with not less than 60% marks in aggregate of all semesters/years (55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates against reserved positions).

  • Experience : Minimum 2 years of relevant post-qualification work experience in Process Units preferably in a Crude Oil Refining / Chemical / Petro-Chemicals / Fertilizer industries, etc.

• CPCL 02 : Engineer (Mechanical)

  • Educational Qualification : First Class Degree in Engineering / Technology in Mechanical with not less than 60% marks in aggregate of all semesters/years (55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates against reserved positions).

  • Experience : Minimum 2 years of post-qualification work experience in any process industry preferably in Petroleum / Petro-chemical / Chemical / Fertilizers / Power Industry working with mechanical equipment of static and rotary types.

• CPCL 03 : Engineer (Electrical)

  • Educational Qualification : First Class Degree in Engineering / Technology in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics with not less than 60% marks in aggregate of all semesters/years (55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates against reserved positions).

  • Experience : Minimum 2 years of post-qualification work experience in any process industry preferably in Petroleum / Petro-chemical / Chemical / Fertilizers / Power Industry in maintenance of electrical equipment.

• CPCL 04 : Engineer (Civil)

  • Educational Qualification : First Class Degree in Engineering / Technology in Civil with not less than 60% marks in aggregate of all semesters/years (55% for SC candidates against reserved positions).

  • Experience : Minimum 2 years of relevant post-qualification work experience in any Process Units preferably in a crude oil Refining / Chemical / Petro-Chemicals / Fertilizer / Hydro-carbon processing Industry.

• CPCL 05 : Engineer (Instrumentation)

  • Educational Qualification : First Class Degree in Engineering / Technology in Instrumentation (including Electronics & Instrumentation) with not less than 60% marks in aggregate of all semesters/years.

  • Experience : Minimum 2 years of post-qualification work experience in any process industry preferably in Petroleum / Petro-chemical / Chemical / Fertilizers / Power Industry in maintenance of various instrumentation including Analyzers and Control systems (DCS/PLC).

• CPCL 06 : Officer (Information Systems)

  • Educational Qualification : First Class Degree in Engineering in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication with not less than 60% marks in aggregate of all semesters/years (55% for PwBD candidates against reserved positions).

  • Experience : Minimum 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience in network administration, IT security, managing routers, switches, firewalls, operating systems, and server administration.

Other Disciplines (Post Codes CPCL 07 & CPCL 08)

• CPCL 07 : Junior Officer (Official Language)

  • Essential Qualification : M.A. in Hindi with English as a subject at Graduation Level, OR M.A. in English with Hindi as a subject at Graduation Level, with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized Indian University.

  • Desirable Qualification : Diploma in Translation from a recognized University with Hindi as a subject, or completion of a 3-month Translation Training Course conducted by the Central Translation Bureau.

  • Experience : Minimum 2 years of post-qualification work experience of terminological work in Hindi and/or translation work from English to Hindi or vice versa, preferably involving technical or scientific literature in Central/State Government offices or PSUs.

• CPCL 08 : Manager / Senior Manager (Secretarial)

  • Essential Qualification : Associate Membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ACS) with a minimum of 50% marks (or equivalent CGPA) in the final examination of ICSI.

  • Desirable Qualification : Degree in Law / LLB or equivalent.

  • Experience : Minimum 12 years (for Manager / Grade C) or 15 years (for Senior Manager / Grade-D) of post-qualification work experience in a Company Secretarial set-up of a Private/Public Sector or a reputed Listed Company.

How to Apply?

• Step 1 : Check Eligibility and Gather Details — Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria for your chosen post and have a current, active E-mail ID and Mobile Number before starting.

• Step 2 : Access New User Signup — Visit the official website at www.cpcl.co.in, navigate to the Careers page, read the instructions, give your declaration, and click "CONTINUE".

• Step 3 : Register and Validate via OTP — Select your desired post from the dropdown, fill out the basic personal information, and validate your E-mail ID and Mobile Number through the OTP process.

• Step 4 : Submit Signup Form — Click the "SUBMIT" button on the sign-up form, after which your User ID and Password will be generated, displayed on screen, and sent to your registered email and mobile.

• Step 5 : Login to Portal — Enter your received User ID and Password on the login page, click login, and read the reappearing instruction page before clicking "CONTINUE" to access the application form.

• Step 6 : Complete Personal Details — Fill in your Parent's Name, Marital Status, Photo ID Proof Number, and both Permanent and Communication Addresses, then click "Save & Continue".

• Step 7 : Enter Academic Details — Input your educational qualification details in the provided table and select the qualification category under which you are applying, then click "SAVE & CONTINUE".

• Step 8 : Fill Work Experience — Enter your mandatory work experience details in the provided table and period of experience, then click "SAVE & CONTINUE".

• Step 9 : Upload Photo — Upload a scanned image of your recently taken passport-size photograph (allowed size: 20 KB to 60 KB in JPG, JPEG, or PNG format) and click "CONTINUE".

• Step 10 : Upload Signature — Upload your scanned signature image (allowed size: 10 KB to 30 KB in JPG, JPEG, or PNG format) and click "CONTINUE".

• Step 11 : Upload Required Documents — Upload your scanned documents and certificates in PDF format (allowed size: 60 KB to not more than 10 MB) and click "CONTINUE".

• Step 12 : Preview and Edit Application — Review all filled details displayed on the single-page preview; use the "Edit" links if you need to modify or update any specific section.

• Step 13 : Finalize Declaration and Submit — Click the "PROCEED TO PAYMENT" button, enable the checkbox in the declaration pop-up box, and click "SUBMIT" to lock in your application (no changes are allowed after this).

• Step 14 : Pay Application Fee Online — Complete the non-refundable registration fee payment of Rs. 500/- (if applicable; SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM/Women are exempted) via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI using the payment gateway.

• Step 15 : Download Form and Receipt — Return to the home/dashboard page after successful payment to download and print your final filled-in application form and payment receipt.

Selection Process

• Stage 1 : Computer Based Test (CBT) — Eligible candidates appear for a 2-hour objective-type online test (tentatively in Chennai) comprising 120 questions (50 on General Aptitude and 70 on Discipline Knowledge), carrying 1 mark each with a 0.25 negative marking for incorrect answers.

• Stage 2 : Shortlisting for Subsequent Stages — Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks in the CBT to qualify (35% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies) to be shortlisted for further rounds.

• Stage 3 : Group Discussion / Group Task / Skill Test — Shortlisted candidates for Post Codes 01 to 06 undergo Group Discussion or Group Task (carrying 5% weightage), while Post Code 07 (Junior Officer) undergoes a Skill Test (carrying 5% weightage).

• Stage 4 : Personal Interview — Candidates participate in a Personal Interview (carrying 10% weightage for Post Codes 01 to 07, and 80% weightage for Post Code 08 Manager/Sr. Manager positions), requiring a minimum score of 40% to qualify.

• Stage 5 : Final Merit Calculation (Post Codes 01 to 06) — Final selection is determined using a weighted composite score of 85% from the CBT, 5% from the Group Discussion/Group Task, and 10% from the Personal Interview.

• Stage 5 Alternate : Final Merit Calculation (Post Code 07 - Official Language) — Final selection is determined using a weighted composite score of 85% from the CBT, 5% from the Skill Test, and 10% from the Personal Interview.

• Stage 5 Alternate : Final Merit Calculation (Post Code 08 - Secretarial) — Selection for Manager/Senior Manager is made entirely through Group Discussion/Group Task (20% weightage) and Personal Interview (80% weightage).

• Stage 6 : Pre-Employment Medical Examination — Provisionally selected candidates undergo medical fitness evaluations in accordance with the Corporation's pre-employment medical standards before final appointment.